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flu shots coming for the general public tuesday; bookings open monday for babies, toddlers

'the best way to protect yourself, those you love and the health care system is through vaccination, wearing a mask, regular hand washing and staying home if you are sick.'

by megan gillis

oct 31 2022
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get ready to roll up your sleeve: flu shots are available to the general public starting tuesday.
families can also start booking appointments monday for children aged six months to two at ottawa public health clinics.

seniors and people at higher risk were already eligible for a flu shot, which will be distributed to the general public through health-care providers and participating pharmacies .

the health unit will run flu vaccine clinics for children aged six months to two years old and their household members. families can book appointments starting at 10 a.m. monday.

newcomers and people without ohip coverage who can’t get a flu shot through a primary care provider or pharmacy can also book an appointment at the clinics, which will run tuesday to saturday at locations across the city. masks must be worn in oph clinical settings.
last week, the health unit urged residents to book their flu shot “as soon as possible” as it plans for an autumn and winter expected to have both more flu than usual and an increase in covid-19 spread.
“we can all continue efforts to reduce the spread of covid-19 and the flu,” the health unit said.
“the best way to protect yourself, those you love and the health care system is through vaccination, wearing a mask, regular hand washing and staying home if you are sick.”
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public health officials say people aged five years and up can safely get both the covid-19 and flu vaccines at the same time.
kids aged six months to under five years who got the moderna spikevax or the pfizer biontech covid-19 vaccine should not get another vaccine within 14 days before or after.
flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, head or body aches, chills, tiredness and reduced appetite.
most people get better in a week to 10 days but some, particularly kids under the age of five, seniors, and those who are immune compromised or pregnant, are at greater risk of pneumonia and other potentially fatal complications, oph said.
getting the flu can also make chronic health conditions like heart disease worse.

after two years of virtual absence, influenza is expected to roar back this fall. with most pandemic measures lifted, that has many experts concerned about the impact of a “twindemic” on a fragile health system.

-with files from elizabeth payne
 

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